Care Navigator & Population Health Advocate

SACRAMENTO NATIVE AMERICAN HEALTH CENTER INC; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacramento Native American Health Center, Inc. is seeking a Care Coordinator to support patient engagement, care coordination, and navigation of services within a California Medi-Cal population.

The role involves outreach, care planning, and collaboration with health plans and community organizations to improve outcomes and reduce barriers to care. The position emphasizes adherence to HIPAA, coordination of social determinants of health, and participation in quality improvement activities within

Qualifications

• Experience in ambulatory primary care practice.
• Excellent communication and customer service with patients and staff.
• Familiarity with HEDIS, PQRS, and quality metric specifications.
• Knowledge of CPT, ICD, and HCPCS coding.
• Understanding HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient outreach and care coordination across services.
• Assist patients in navigating healthcare, behavioral health, and community resources.
• Document all interactions accurately in the EHR and care plans.
• Support care transitions and follow-up for chronic conditions and recent hospitalizations.
• Collaborate with providers, nurses, and social services to close care gaps.

Skills

Care coordination

Patient outreach

Documentation

HIPAA compliance

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Certified Community Health Worker certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Sacramento Native American Health Center, Inc. is seeking a Care Coordinator to support patient engagement, care coordination, and navigation of services within a California Medi-Cal population.

The role involves outreach, care planning, and collaboration with health plans and community organizations to improve outcomes and reduce barriers to care. The position emphasizes adherence to HIPAA, coordination of social determinants of health, and participation in quality improvement activities within